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I like to keep my makeup routine short and sweet; these are my holy grail products that are both good quality and affordable! This list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them.
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EYES

I like to keep it simple, and here's what helps me do that!

 
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I LOVE this mascara and it is so affordable! It makes my lashes long and stays on all day. This has become a staple!
Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara Black Brown - Essence | Ulta Beauty
 
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My new favorite eyeliner. I bought this while in Japan and am finally getting around to using it and I am kicking myself for not using it sooner! The thin tip makes for a seamless application and the liner stays on all day. I'm in love!
Heroine Make by KISSME Liquid Eyeliner Pen

LIPS

I never used to put anything on my lips, but these products changed that.

 
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This will be a forever-purchase item. It's PERFECT for those who don't want to keep applying lip products throughout the day. Apply and leave on for a few minutes, and you have a beautiful lip color that lasts for hours! Wanderlust is my go-to, and I...
WONDER BLADING Peel & Reveal Lip Stain Kit - WONDERSKIN
 
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Loveee this product. Very comparable to the e.l.f. glow reviver lip oil, which is what I was looking for!
Chillin Like a Villian Fat Oil Lip Drip Vegan Lip Oil - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
 
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Obsessed with the nyx lip liner pencils. So many great colors and long-lasting!
Natural Slim Lip Pencil - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
 
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I LOVE these lip shimmers. I have these three colors and am obsessed with all of them. I love that I still get the benefits of chapstick while also getting a stunning, shimmery color.
Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer Nude Collection
 
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This liner has such a nice, smooth, creamy application and makes lining my lips easy! I love the color Let's Bounce and am excited to try more colors!
Maybelline Lifter Liner

BROWS

I have thick eyebrows so these products help me to maintain them!

 
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This product is perfect for keeping my eyebrows in place! I find it much more affordable to buy a big tube of this rather than spend a lot of money on a small, brow-specific glue product. This works just as well and lasts much longer! PSA - you can d...
Got2B Glued Styling Spiking Hair Gel
 
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This has been a game changer - I was using the regular tube of gel but this is way better! my brows are in place all day!
Glued Brow & Edge Gel - Got 2b | Ulta Beauty

COVERAGE

I am very pro-minimal makeup, and that's why I use these products!

 
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I will NEVER stop using this product. It provides the perfect amount of light coverage, which I prefer, and adds a beautiful dewy glow to keep my skin looking young and refreshed. I recommend this to all my friends!!
Halo Glow Liquid Filter Complexion Booster
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This provides the perfect light coverage; I love to mix it with my elf Halo Glow filter for an extra glow!
L'Oreal True Match Tinted Serum - Very Light
 
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This is the new MVP of skin tints. I love this so much more than the L'Oreal kind. It literally does stay all day, and I feel like it blends WAY better. Obsessed!
Super Stay Skin Tint - Maybelline
 
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This concealer really is that girl! Another Shelby Ann rec I am loving. I am still learning about makeup, but in my experience a lot of concealers (ahem ELF) have been super dry and thick. This concealer blends so nicely and really does give a nice, ...
Radiant Brightening Cream Concealer - Neutrogena

SETTING

You put all that work into your makeup - don't leave without the setting products!

 
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This power-grip primer works so well with the corresponding setting spray! Apply as the first step in your makeup routine and your makeup will last for SO much longer! I love this product!
Power Grip Primer
 
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This is my new go-to setting spray. It goes on smoothly, a lovely light mist to really lock the makeup into place. My previous ELF spray started leaking everywhere and staining my clothes, and I'm so glad to have moved on! My makeup stays in place al...
TIRTIR Waterproof Setting Spray

BLUSH

Love anything that gives me a summery/beachy vibe

 
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Love the color of this putty blush and how pigmented it is! It blends super well and is perfect for that summer sun glow.
Putty Blush - Caribbean
 
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I am finally getting into blush more and I loveee this product! It is such a beautiful addition to my look - gives me a rosy look with a slight glow.
Baked Blush - Milani

BRONZE

Honestly, still trying to figure out bronzer; these products are helping me in the meantime!

 
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I love the easy application and soft glow this product provides! It's not too loud and provides the perfect subtle glow to the skin.
On-the-Glow Bronze - Soft Glow
 
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I love love love Milani's baked bronzer. It provides such a nice color, and blends so nicely - I like to add it to the normal spots for bronzing, but then also do a quick application over my whole face because I love the bronze glow so much!
Amalfi Glow Baked Bronzer - Milani